Norway's Mountain and Paddle School offers several exciting ice climbing opportunities, mostly based in Rjukan, Norway. Making the most of Norway's world class venue we can create a tailor-made course to suit your experience and requirements. As a basic guide or we offer the following course outlines:

Introduction Session (3 hours) Beginner Weekend Course (16 hours) Refresher Course (1 day)

Ice Blaster Weekend (2 days) Zero to Hero (1 week)

Introduction Session (3 hours)

Have a go with crampons and ice axes.

Maximum Group Size: 10

Location: Rjukan, Sandefjord, and Kongsberg

When: December to March depending on conditions.

Beginners Weekend Course (16 hours)

We'll meet you in Rjukan on Friday evening, with two full days ice climbing on Saturday and Sunday. We will introduce you to ice climbing and help you to develop the skills you need to scale the fantastic frozen waterfalls that Rjukan has to offer. Specialist equipment provided. Bring enthusiasm and a sense of adventure for this fun-packed weekend! Click here to watch a video shot by a beginners weekend group.

Minimum Group Size: 6 Maximum Group Size: 12

Location: Rjukan

When: December to March depending on conditions.

Ice Climbing Courses 2013; Dates coming soon. Book early to avod disappointment.

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" " One of the best weekends i have ever had with some great people. Instructors were fantastic, professional and great motivators. Thanks for everything. We will be back again next winter! If you are looking to try ice climbing or improve the skills u already have then i highly recommend using fjellogpadleskole! Facebook reviewer.

Read a blog from a previous participant here (in Norwegian). *Leve i det fri*

Refresher (1day)

Refresh, develop and improve your climbing skills and confidence on the ice. Designed to take your climbing up a notch and prepare you for an extended trip to Norway.

Maximum Group Size: 3

Location: Rjukan

When: December to March, Saturday or Sunday. These days are generally booked by groups on request. Choose your own dates, if available!

"" Back from another very enjoyable weekend in Rjukan with Tom. My wife's first experience of climbing water ice. Tom's local knowledge, climbing expertise, and encouragement were all much appreciated, and we had a lot of fun! I would certainly recommend Tom as an instructor to any would-be ice-climbers out there! Refresher participant 2011

"Many many thanks for your great guiding session last week. It certainly set us up for the week and what a week we had...All totally elated and buzzing from the week that we had.

Lets hope we get the opportunity in the future". Refresher participant 2012.

Ice Blaster Weekend (2 days)

Specially designed to meet the needs of those flying in for a quick weekend this course is tailored to meet your individual needs. The package includes transport to and from Oslo's Sandefjord Torp airport.

Maximum Group Size: 3

Location: Rjukan, although venues en-route may be used to maximise your time on the ice.

When: December to March depending on conditions.

Ice Climbing Courses 2013; This course is generally booked by groups on request. Choose your weekend, if available, book early to avoid disappointment!

Zero to Hero (5 Days)

Arrive as a beginner, leave as a fully functioning, self assured ice climber. Groups may be combined in order to run the course.

Maximum Group Size: 6

Location: Rjukan

When: February, Week 8

"An amazing week on the Zero to Hero ice climbing course with Fjellogpadleskole! I would recommend these guys to anyone, we learnt so much - from how to put on crampons and place an ice axe, to 8 pitches of multi-pitch lead climbing! All in just one week! Thanks guys!" Alice Mees 2012 Zero to Hero Course! Facebook Review,

2013 - 17th to 22nd February Bookings now open. More details click here.

4 PLACES LEFT DEPOSITS BEING TAKEN NOW! (17th May 2012).